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Rose apple vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rose apple and Prickly pear different?

  • Rose apple is higher in Vitamin C, however, Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 19% higher.
  • Rose apple contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Prickly pear. While Rose apple contains 22.3mg of Vitamin C, Prickly pear contains only 14mg.

Rose-apples, raw and Prickly pears, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +93.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 3% 4% 4% 11% 0% 2% 6% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +93.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +400%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +688.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 75% 5% 7% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +688.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +310%
Equal in Water - 87.55
6% 93%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +310%
Equal in Water - 87.55

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rose apple Prickly pear
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose apple Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 5.97g Prickly pear
Protein 0.6g 0.73g Prickly pear
Fats 0.3g 0.51g Prickly pear
Carbs 5.7g 9.57g Prickly pear
Calories 25kcal 41kcal Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 29mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.07mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Magnesium 5mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 8mg 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 123mg 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 0mg 5mg Rose apple
Zinc 0.06mg 0.12mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.016mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.029mg Rose apple
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 339IU 43IU Rose apple
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 2µg Rose apple
Vitamin C 22.3mg 14mg Rose apple
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Rose apple
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.46mg Rose apple
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 0.067g Rose apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rose apple Prickly pear
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rose apple
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Rose apple
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose apple
Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/nutrients
  2. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.